A&D AD-8923-BCD - Connection; Setting the Weighing Instrument and the AD-8923-BCD; Connecting the Cables

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3. CONNECTION
3.1. Setting the weighing instrument and the AD-8923-BCD
Set the following items so that the weighing instrument and the AD-8923-BCD have the same value for
each item.
Item
Weighing instrument
AD-8923-BCD
Baud rate
600, 1200, 2400*, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps
Data bits, parity
7 bits EVEN*
Stop bit
1 bit*
Terminator
<CR><LF>*
Data format
A&D standard format
−
Communication control
No RTS/CTS control
−
Data output mode
Stream mode
−
* Factory setting for the AD-8923-BCD. The factory setting for the weighing instrument is the same
unless otherwise specified.
3.2. Connecting the cables
Connect the cables using the connectors located on the rear of the AD-8923-BCD.
Connection example to the AD-4212C and a PLC
Note
Be sure to ground the AD-4212C and the AD-8923-BCD.
PLC
AD-8923-BCD
RS-232C connector (D-Sub 9-pin)
AD-4212C
Connect to the power supply
Turning the power on
BCD connector (Half pitch 50-pin)
Ground
BCD signals